[Spring Songs] Recommended for people in their 20s! Masterpieces to listen to during cherry blossom season that color meetings and farewells

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Haru No Arashi

A spring song with a quiet, smoldering heat by a two-woman rock band from Osaka.

It captures a unique atmosphere where everyday calm and unease intermingle, and Arisa Ushimaru’s unadorned words pierce the heart.

Included on the mini-album “HOUSE,” released in October 2018, this track’s slow tempo lets you fully immerse yourself in its world.

It was also performed near the end of the main set at their 2019 Nippon Budokan show, and has long been loved by fans as a key part of their live repertoire.

Rather than flashy shifts, its understated, steady performance resonates comfortably—perfect for a slightly ennui-tinged spring day.

Letter ~To You, Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Angela Aki “Letter ~Dear You, Fifteen~” Official Music Video (HD)

A moving ballad with a striking structure in which one’s past and future selves converse through letters.

Singer-songwriter Angela Aki released it as her eighth single in September 2008.

Originally written as the set piece for the junior high division of the 75th NHK National School Music Contest, it was later chosen as the theme song for the film “Have a Song on Your Lips.” It’s also included on the album “ANSWER” and was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” making it beloved across generations.

The words, woven together with the piano’s melody, gently give listeners a push forward.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you feel anxious starting a new life in spring or when you want to take a fresh look at yourself.

If you pour your feelings into it at karaoke, you’ll surely feel energized for tomorrow.

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ARASHI – Sakura [Official Music Video]

This is Arashi’s 45th single, highly acclaimed by fans as a lyrical piece that gracefully captures the changing of the seasons.

Its lyrical world, weaving together past memories, the present, and hopes for the future, is brilliantly expressed through a dramatic four-on-the-floor rhythm and strings.

Skillfully incorporating unison and intricate choral work, the song showcases the individuality of all five members and is superbly crafted.

Released in February 2015, it was used as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Ouroboros: Kono Ai Koso, Seigi,” sold 465,000 copies in its first week, and debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

It was later included on the album “Japonism,” and continues to be loved as one of Arashi’s signature songs.

It’s a perfect track for spring, accompanying life’s milestones such as graduation and school entrance ceremonies.

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[MV] Dear Sir/Madam, On This Day When Cherry Blossoms Flutter Down / Mafumafu [Shonen Janmaga Gakuen]

This is a song that stirs the heart in the season when cherry blossoms scatter.

It weaves together memories and regrets from student days, friendship and romance, and hope for the future.

Mafumafu’s delicate lyrics and melody beautifully capture the fragility and beauty of youth, earning strong popularity among Gen Z.

Released in April 2019, the track was also included on the October 2019 album “Kagurairo Artifact.” It was even used as the image song for Shonen Janmaga Gakuen.

It’s the perfect song to listen to in spring or during graduation season, ideal for anyone feeling nostalgic about their youth.

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Ivy Color [Even If We Forget Spring] Music Video

This song by Ivy Color gently embraces spring scenery and the bittersweet feeling of farewell—perfect for the cherry blossom season.

Released in March 2019, it’s characterized by a beautiful melody woven by piano and strings.

It deftly captures both the anticipation of a fresh start that comes with spring and the nostalgia for passing time.

Recommended for those who have experienced graduation or parting, as well as anyone about to take a new step forward.

Listening to this piece conjures images of cherry blossoms dancing in the breeze and warms the heart.

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Mika Nakashima 'Sakurairo Maukoro' Music Video

Beginning with the gentle sound of the piano and complemented by Mika Nakashima’s clear, translucent vocals, this piece becomes a beautifully moving ballad.

The lyrics, depicting seasonal landscapes and the inner worlds of lovers, stir the listener’s emotions.

Released in February 2005 as her 14th single, it became a popular song, reaching No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a perfect track for spring—the season of new encounters and farewells—and is especially recommended while imagining scenes from graduation or school entrance ceremonies.

Mika Nakashima’s voice will surely stay close to your heart.

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Cody・Lee (Li) – 1096 (Music Video)

This is a song by Cody・Lee (李) that earnestly portrays the complex emotions of youth.

Centered on the three years of junior high and high school life, it weaves in memories of farewells with loved ones and the courage to take a new step forward.

Released in February 2023, it also drew attention for its music video filmed in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.

The lyrics, spun from vocalist and guitarist Hibiki Takahashi’s real experiences, are paired with a melody that gently embraces accumulating anxieties.

It’s a track that resonates with those facing graduation season—holding onto lingering attachments and regrets from school days, yet determined to move forward.